Sundowns Open CWC Campaign With Win In Orlando

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Mamelodi Sundowns produced an impressive opening performance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 win over K-League champions Ulsan HD at the Inter&Co Stadium on Wednesday evening in Orlando, Florida. Sundowns and Ulsan went toe to toe in the opening half of the game which as predicted by several of the players pre-match, was like a boxing match at first, as they felt each other out with contrasting approaches of the game. But Sundowns created the better of the chances, with Iqraam Rayners in particular, very lively – opening the scoring early one, but eventually saw it

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Sundowns & Ulsan HD Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan Hyundai have announced their respective starting lineups for Group F’s FIFA Club World Cup encounter at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. The countdown is over as Sundowns’ long-awaited day of participating in their second CWC has arrived as they return to the global competition for the first time since being crowned CAF Champions League winners in 2016. The South African champions will look to become the first African side to score a goal and win in this tournament this year after Al Ahly SC played to a goalless draw against Inter Miami, while Tunisian giants ES

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Khanye Predicts Downs CWC Opener

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has predicted Mamelodi Sundowns to start with a draw in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener against Ulsan HD. Masandawana kick off their tournament against South Korean side Ulsan, who similar like Sundowns qualified via the ranking pathway in the Asia. Sundowns need to get a good result in their opener before facing Borussia Dortmund and Brazilian side Fluminense, but Khanye questions whether Miguel Cardoso’s tactics will see them pick up a win. “To be honest, I don’t know much of that team. I need to be straightforward,” Khanye, who recently started his

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Adams Reveals Downs’ CWC Target

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams says they have no hangover after finishing second in the CAF Champions League and are raring to get their FIFA Club World Cup in the USA underway. Sundowns open their account in Group F against South Korean side Ulsan HD at midnight, looking for a positive start as they aim at getting out of the pool that also has Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense. Adams joined Sundowns at the start of the year and impressed helping them to their eighth domestic league title and the final of the Champions League. The 24-year-old admitted he feels good

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Pirates’ Pre-Season Opponents Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates will face English League One side Bolton Wanderers in a pre-season friendly in Spain. While the Buccaneers are yet to officially announce their pre-season plans, their opponents announced the details of the clash. “The trip will conclude with a friendly fixture against South African giants, Orlando Pirates. “The match against the Buccaneers will take place on Friday, 11 July, with an 11am local time kick-off at the Marbella Football Centre.  “Founded in Soweto in 1937, Orlando Pirates are one of South Africa’s oldest and most successful clubs. Known as ‘The Buccaneers’, they have won nine domestic league titles

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Official: Chiefs Announce 4th Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of Edmilson Dove upon the expiry of his contract. Amakhosi had already announced three departures so far, with Sabele Radebe and Ranga Chivaviro being released by the club, while Njabulo Blom’s loan was not extended. On Tuesday, they confirmed the exit of Mozambique international Dove after opting against renewing his contract. “Kaizer Chiefs and defender Edmilson Dove will part ways when his contract expires at the end of June,” the club stated. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Edmilson for his contributions to the Club and wish him all the best in his future

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Mntambo’s Plea To Mbule

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Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo is hoping that his talented, but wayward ex-teammate Sipho Mbule can get his career back on track, describing him as ‘unbelievable’. After being shipped out to Babina Noko on loan by Mamelodi Sundowns at the beginning of the 2024/25 campaign, he had a strong start racking up 17 appearances with two goals and three assists but soon fell out of favour due to alleged off-field issues. Speaking to presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele on the Arena Sports Show, ‘Figo’ spoke highly of the talent Mbule possesses and urged him to give

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Cardoso Explains Late CWC Call-Up

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed the club made a late call-up of Zuko Mdunyelwa to join the squad in the United States for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Mdunyelwa, 26, was named on the official 35-man squad list but initially didn’t travel with the group to the US, along with six others, as reported by iDiski Times. However, Cardoso confirmed the technical team felt it was best to add him to the traveling group, and he is now with the team in the States. “It’s very tough for a coach to make choices, where he has

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Dortmund SD Transparent On Gittens To Chelsea Transfer Talk

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Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl confirmed talks with Chelsea’s Jamie Gittens has broken down, but anything could happen in the upcoming transfer window. The 20-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Blues, verbally, for a potential seven-year contract, but BVB and the Blues have yet to find common ground on the transfer fee, while Arsenal are also interested, according to media reports in the United Kingdom. Since joining the Bundesliga giants from Manchester City, he’s followed in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho of becoming one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, featuring in 106 games for the

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